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Crimson® 3.x Database Conversion

03 Sep 2025

Abstract:

This document describes how to convert a Crimson 3 database to be used in another model.

Products:

All models programmed with Crimson 3 (excluding E3 units).

Use Case: Converting a Crimson 3 Database

This document will describe how to convert a database from one model to another, as well as show what models can be converted to other models.

Conversion Process

1. Open the file to be converted.

2. Click File-Save Conversion, see Figure 1.

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Figure 1.

3. Choose the model to convert to, see Figure 2.

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Figure 2.

4. Click Convert.

5. Save the file with a unique name.

Crimson 3.0 Conversion Paths

The top row is the original file model; the column below shows what devices it can be converted to.

G3 Series HMI G3 Kadet Graphite HMI Core Controller Edge Controller Modular Controller DSP PTV
G3 Series HMI G3 Series HMI G3 Series HMI + G3 Series HMI + G3 Series HMI + G3 Series HMI + G3 Series HMI G3 Series HMI +
G3 Kadet G3 Kadet G3 Kadet + G3 Kadet + G3 Kadet + G3 Kadet + G3 Kadet G3 Kadet +
Graphite HMI Graphite HMI Graphite HMI * Graphite HMI * - Graphite HMI * Graphite HMI Graphite HMI *
Core Controller Core Controller Core Controller * Core Controller * - Core Controller * Core Controller Core Controller *
Edge Controller Edge Controller - - Edge Controller - Edge Controller -
Modular Controller Modular Controller Modular Controller Modular Controller - Modular Controller Modular Controller Modular Controller
DSP DSP DSP + DSP + DSP + DSP + DSP DSP +
PTV PTV PTV PTV - PTV PTV -

* May lose some modules
+ will lose all modules

Crimson 3.1 Conversion Paths

The top row is the original file model; the column below shows what devices it can be converted to.

DA Data Station DA50D DA70D CR1000 CR3000 Graphite HMI Core Controller Edge Controller
DA Data Station DA Data Station DA Data Station DA Data Station DA Data Station DA Data Station DA Data Station DA Data Station
DA50D DA50D DA50D + DA50D DA50D DA50D + DA50D + DA50D +
DA70D DA70D DA70D DA70D DA70D DA70D DA70D DA70D -
CR1000 CR1000 CR1000 + CR1000 CR1000 CR1000 + CR1000 + CR1000 +
CR3000 CR3000 CR3000 + CR3000 CR3000 CR3000 + CR3000 + CR3000 +
Graphite HMI Graphite HMI Graphite HMI * Graphite HMI Graphite HMI Graphite HMI * Graphite HMI * -
Core Controller Core Controller Core Controller * Core Controller Core Controller Core Controller * Core Controller * -
Edge Controller ^ Edge Controller ^ - Edge Controller ^ Edge Controller ^ - - Edge Controller

* May lose some modules
+ will lose all modules
^ a bug does not allow for conversion
- a bug allows this conversion

Disclaimer

It is the customer's responsibility to review the advice provided herein and its applicability to the system. HMS makes no representation about specific knowledge of the customer's system or the specific performance of the system. HMS is not responsible for any damage to equipment or connected systems. The use of this document is at your own risk. HMS standard product warranty applies.

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